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    Sandwich Cake Recipe

    Published: Jun 28, 2022 · Modified: Jun 28, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Inspired by the Swedish Smorgastarta, this delicious sandwich layer cake recipe is made with smoked salmon and cream cheese to create the perfect party food that will have everyone ask for seconds. Quick, super easy to put together, my sandwich cake is as tasty as it looks.

    A sandwich cake topped with 2 lemon slices, dill leaves and smoked salmon strips

    When it comes to quick easy food to enjoy on the go or when you don't feel like cooking a more elaborate dish, nothing can beat a good old sandwich. And the sky is the limit as far as sandwich fillings are concerned.

    Still, the combo cream cheese and smoked salmon is one of a kind - and certainly one of the most popular sandwich fillings. Sandwiches have always been a great party food, but how about we take the simple sandwich to the next level?

    That's exactly what this sandwich cake does: it transforms the regular sandwich into a centrepiece that looks and tastes amazing, and can be served to any occasion, be it more casual or a more formal event, like Christmas or New Year party, birthdays, corporate events and so on.

    Jump to:
    • What is Smorgastarta
    • How to make a smoked salmon sandwich cake
    • Easy swaps
    • Tips and tricks

    What is Smorgastarta

    But what is Smorgastarta? It's a dish of Swedish origins, very popular in the Nordic countries, that consists of sandwiches layered together to resemble a cake that is garnished with cream cheese.

    Fillings can vary, and different fillings can be found in the same cake - as for bread, again, any kind can be used. My version of this savoury cake is a much simpler, and easier to put together too.

    Overhead shoot of a sandwich cake on a tray

    How to make a smoked salmon sandwich cake

    My sandwich cake recipe is on a smaller scale, and can be enjoyed by up to 6 people, but if you are looking to make it for a larger crowd, double up the amount of ingredients.

    I used crustless 50/50 bread, which is half white, half wholegrain, but any kind of bread can work here - the crustless one looks a bit posher though.

    • arrange 2 slices of bread on a serving plate
    • spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the slices
    • arrange 2 slices of smoked salmon over, then top with 2 bread slices to make a sandwich
    • spread another layer of cream cheese, then salmon, and continue to layer them until you use up the 8 slices of bread - if you want to go bigger, have 4 slices of bread on the plate, and pile up from there.
    • garnish with lemon slices, fresh dill leaves and salmon strips for a more fabulous look
    Collage of 4 photos to show how to make a sandwich cake

    Easy swaps

    I absolutely loved this savoury cake - which will no doubly make its way onto our table when I plan our Christmas Dinner menu or New Year's Eve Appetizers list. It can also be the star of your Afternoon Tea party menu - after all, sandwiches have also been at the heart any a fine British party bites.

    There are many ways of making this savoury sandwich layer cake, and if you still want to use salmon, but you are not quite a fan of the smoked one, you can swap it for cooked salmon that is flaked for an easier use.

    Or you can use different fillings for every different layer: egg mayo filling, tuna dip, ham and cheese, cucumber and cheese, and so many others.

    Tips and tricks

    NOTE! The cream cheese I used is regular soft cream cheese than is ideal for spreading, I believe that in the US at least, cream cheese comes in a block and has to be beaten to make it soft.

    Also, make sure you use full-fat cream cheese, the low fat version is way too watery and messy, and it won't be spread as well, making the cake rather sloppy and runny. But other than that, this dish is simplicity in itself, do give it a go!

    A sandwich cake on a serving tray

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    A layered sandwich cake topped with 2 slices of lemon, smoked salmon strips and dill
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    Sandwich Cake Recipe
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Total Time
    15 mins
     

    Inspired by the Swedish smorgastarta, this delicious sandwich layer cake is made with smoked salmon and cream cheese to create the perfect party food that will have everyone ask for seconds. Quick, super easy to put together, my sandwich cake is as tasty as it looks.

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Swedish
    Keyword: party food ideas
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 316 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 8 crustless bread slices
    • 300 grams soft full-fat cream cheese
    • 200 grams smoked salmon
    • 3 slices of lemon to decorate
    • a few fresh dill leaves to decorate
    Instructions
    1. Arrange 2 slices of bread on a rectangle serving plate.

    2. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over both slices.

    3. Top them with 2 slices of smoked salmon, then top with 2 slices of bread to create a sandwich.

    4. Spread another layer of cream cheese, salmon and bread, and continue to pile them up until you use up the bread slices: my cake had 3 layers of smoked salmon and cream cheese filling.

    5. Spread the remaining cheese over the top and sides to resemble a cake.

    6. Garnish with lemon slices, smoked salmon strips and fresh fill leaves.

    Recipe Video

    Recipe Notes

    • The cream cheese I used is regular soft cream cheese than is ideal for spreading, I believe that in the US at least, cream cheese comes in a block and has to be beaten to make it soft.
    • Also, make sure you use full-fat cream cheese, the low fat version is way too watery and messy, and it won't be spread as well, making the cake rather sloppy and runny. But other than that, this dish is simplicity in itself, do give it a go!

    Nutrition Facts
    Sandwich Cake Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 316 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 11g55%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Cholesterol 58mg19%
    Sodium 595mg25%
    Potassium 177mg5%
    Carbohydrates 20g7%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 701IU14%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 99mg10%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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